There are leaders and outsiders on the market among washing powders, brands with a good and tarnished reputation. And there are brands that are in the middle of the rating - their attitude is ambiguous. Sarma, a powder known to not every domestic consumer, can also be attributed to such products.
About Sarma Brand
You might think that Sarma is a foreign brand product. An incomprehensible word written in English prompts such a thought. In fact “Sarma” - a strong northwest wind on Lake Baikal. Obviously, the manufacturer associates these products with a powerful refreshing effect. Along with washing gels and powders, the brand also produces stain removers and all kinds of cleaning products - for floors, dishes, etc.
Who is releasing Sarma?
Nevskaya Cosmetics is one of the largest companies in Russia specializing in the production of cosmetics. The headquarters is located in St. Petersburg. In 2019, Nevsky Cosmetics turns 180 years old. The brand assortment is counted in dozens of positions. The company prefers the interests of Russian consumers - the products offered meet environmental safety standards and have an affordable price. You can get acquainted with all the company's products on its official website.
What does "Roskachestvo" say?
SMS "Sarma" was tested on the portal "Roskachestvo", having received there 4.289 points on a security scale. For comparison, “Burti”, which won first place, - 4.89 points. Consumer properties not related to washing ability, Roskachestvo rated at 5 points, and those associated with washing ability at 4.21 points.
Roskachestva experts conducted test purchases of detergents in order to test them for various items. Among the tested brands was Sarma. Studies have shown that Sarma:
- Equally well coped with protein impurities and age spots. I must say that out of all tested SMS, only 11 samples coped with the task by 100%.
- Washes red wine. This test passed only two samples - Sarma and Meine liebe.
- Removes ink.
- Rust does not completely eliminate.
- It leaves hardness salts (scale) less than other analogues - 0.02 mg / sq. see. For comparison - Burti color - 0.1 mg per 1 square. cm.
- Entered the top ten funds that were awarded the title of "universal powder". These SMS coped with most of the pollution - blood, sweat, grass, wine, coffee, oil, etc.
“Roskachestvo” concluded that there are very few SMS on the market that can wash stains, mainly they are designed to “refresh” the laundry. "Sarma" refers to SMS, which are able to remove spots of different nature.
Note that not all products of Nevsky Cosmetics are faultless. So, according to the results of the Roskontrol check, it was found that the Eared Nanny, produced at the Irkutsk factory, is not suitable for washing children's clothes - the toxicity index has been exceeded.
Benefits of Sarma
General advantages of Nevskaya Cosmetics products:
- Laboratory tests confirm compliance, quality and safety.
- Does not irritate the mucous membranes and the skin - if suddenly a powdery or gel-like substance gets into the eyes or on the skin.
Important! All the same, be careful and avoid getting the powder on the skin and especially in the eyes!
- Even getting into the bloodstream - through the skin, into the respiratory tract or stomach, does not have a toxic effect.
- The amount of phosphate in the composition does not exceed the established standards.
- It does not contain chlorine.
- It has an antibacterial effect - confirmed by the Federal State Institution of Research Institute of Rospotrebnadzor.
- It is well rinsed from tissues - but at least three rinses are necessary.
- Universal - suitable for hand washing and in automatic machines.
Detergent Review and Consumer Reviews
Under the SARMA brand, several items of household chemicals are produced, including synthetic detergents (SMS) for washing clothes. In assortment - powdered and gel-like products. We will find out who is the manufacturer of this product and what means are on the market today.
"Active Mountain freshness"
In addition to white and light cotton linen, it can wash synthetics, as well as colored, dark and black fabrics. In structure - optical bleach and enzymes. A pack of 2.4 kg costs about 350 rubles.
Positive:
- Almost the cheapest powder on the market.
- Virtually no odor. Linen does not acquire any aromas, it just smells of freshness.
- It erases qualitatively, but for the best effect it is necessary to soak. Cope better with fresh spots.
- Delicate effect. Doesn't spoil things.
Negative:
- Washes only weak spots at 60 degrees. Complex ones cannot be removed. The action is selective, it copes with one, but not with the other. Oil stains, for example, washed off at 70 degrees.
- Great expense. When saving, there is no desired effect. A standard pack is enough for three times.
In general, this is a good tool, but it is advisable to have something more efficient at hand.
This is perhaps the most versatile powder in the Sarma series. But his composition is not so safe:
In the composition of:
- sulfates - 15-30%;
- phosphates - 5-15%;
- anionic surfactants 5 - 15%;
- nonionic surfactants <5%;
- oxygen-containing bleaching substances - 5-15%;
- antifoam <5%;
- silicates - 5-15%;
- carbonates - 15-30%;
- phosphonates <5%;
- dye transfer inhibitor <5%;
- optical brighteners;
- enzymes;
- perfume.
Mass fraction of dust - up to 0.7%. Permissible value according to GOST 25644 - up to 5%. Nevskaya Cosmetics does not dust and does not irritate the airways.
"Mountain freshness"
Universal SMS for white and light linen made of cotton fabrics. Contains an oxygen-containing bleach. A pack of 2.4 kg costs about 230 rubles.
Positive:
- Washes yellow sweat stains in the armpit area. Stains are removed after soaking. It works much better than the popular Vanish stain remover.
- Affordable cost.
- There is no smell.
- Powerful whitening effect - gives white things freshness, whiteness.
- Copes with old pollution.
- It is economically consumed.
Negative:
- The presence of phosphates.
"Active Lily of the Valley"
This is a tool for colored linen, they can also wash white, light, black and dark things, cotton and synthetics. Contains optical brightener and enzymes. A package of 2.4 kg costs between 275–334 rubles.
Good comments:
- Respect for fabrics - things do not fade.
- Eliminates fruit and other contaminants characteristic of children's clothing. It even removes dirt from watercolor paints, pencils, felt-tip pens.
- It copes with dirty white socks. In general, copes well with white and light linen.
- Disinfecting effect. Kills linen mites.
- The smell of things is like after a baby soap.
- Quality rinsing.
- It does not cause itching and allergies.
- Affordable cost.
- Effective action.
- It can be washed in cool water.
- Does not corrode the skin.
- Universal application.
Negative:
- Not always and not everywhere you can buy.
- Some users are unhappy with the smell - "annoying" (quote).
Gel Active Mountain Freshness
Liquid analog of powdered Sarma. The gel-like mass has a mild effect and can be used to wash things of any color. Contains enzymes. There are no phosphates in the gel. A bottle with a capacity of 1.2 liters costs about 55-60 rubles.
Positive:
- Delicate attitude to things from any fibers - viscose, acrylic, cotton. After repeated use, the effect of “washing” does not occur, the color and shape of the products are preserved.
- Eco-friendly - no phosphates.
- Effective in cold water - energy is saved.
- Easy to rinse.
- The composition includes additives that protect the internal parts of the washer. True, users cannot verify this information.
- Very weak, almost neutral aroma. The smell is caught only if you “stick” your nose into the bottle. Launched items do not smell like household chemicals, do not cause lacrimation, sneezing and other allergic reactions.
Negative:
- It removes stains of poor quality - traces remain. Moreover, the quality of washing off complex contaminants does not depend on water temperature. The effect does not improve even at 60 degrees.
- Not suitable for 100% white cotton - an unpleasant shade is acquired.
- With a decrease in dosage, the effect changes dramatically. True, such a claim is not justified - any SMS should be used in accordance with the doses specified by the manufacturer.
- At high cost - a mediocre result.
Conclusions
To summarize:
- Some Sarma products contain phosphates, others contain phosphanates, still others contain both, and fourth contain nothing. In order not to get confused, you should just carefully read the information on the package.
- The brand in question, despite the affordable price, is among the top 10 best.
Sarma is one of the best washing powders in the domestic market. This brand more than worthily represents the Russian manufacturer. Sarma detergents, distinguished by their affordable cost and safety, show an excellent washing effect.